Vocabulary
Which vocabulary word means “boring”?
Endeavor
Impetus
Tedious
Tedious
During which month did President Kennedy make this speech?
November
“Medical space research may open up new understanding of man’s relationship with the environment.”
Is this one of the examples that President Kennedy discussed concerning the advantages earth will gain from space travel?
Yes or no?
Yes
Who was Charles Lindbergh?
He was an American aviator, who made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1927.
President Kennedy “disputed” claims that space research has no value on earth.
What does “disputed” mean?
Tried to disprove
Which vocabulary word means “an injury or weakness”?
Impetus
Metabolism
Impairment
Impairment
What happened the day after President Kennedy made this speech?
He was assassinated.
“Medical space research may revolutionize the technology and the techniques of modern medicine.”
Is this one of the examples that President Kennedy discussed concerning the advantages earth will gain from space travel?
Yes or no?
Yes
Kennedy was the ______ President of the United States.
35th
What does the term “partisan” mean?
In favor of only one political party
Which vocabulary word means “the process that allows for growth and life”?
Hazards
Metabolism
Acceleration
Metabolism
What happened in 1957 that motivated President Kennedy to push the United States Space Program?
The Soviet Union launched the first satellite to orbit earth.
“Medical space research may revolutionize the technology and the techniques of modern medicine.”
Is this one of the examples that President Kennedy discussed concerning the advantages earth will gain from space travel?
Yes or no?
No
What phrase did President Kennedy use to describe Charles Lindbergh, Sidney Brooks, and Claire Chennault?
Pioneers in the air
“The Space Program stands on its own as a contribution to national strength.”
What is the meaning behind this sentence?
He meant that the space program would make the United States stronger.
What does “revolutionize” mean?
To change for the better
What did President Kennedy say will happen in December?
The largest rocket booster in the world carrying the largest payload will be sent into space from the United States.
Explain the central idea of the speech.
The importance of the Aerospace Medical Health Center, and the necessity of the United States Space Program.
AND/OR
Unifying Americans to "buy in" to the idea of space research
To whom was President Kennedy referring to when he said the phrase, “toss his cap over the wall”?
Frank O’Connor
What did President Kennedy say about leadership?
The United States should be a leader in the space program because of its opportunities.
Which vocabulary word means “the driving force or motivation behind an action”?
Impetus
What did President Kennedy see at Cape Canaveral?
The new Saturn C – 1 rocket booster
Summarize how President Kennedy characterized Frank O’Connor.
As someone who would push himself to move forward with his goals in life, even if they were difficult.
Who was this speech presented to?
Mr. Secretary, Governor, Mr. Vice President, Senator, Members of the Congress, members of the military, ladies and gentlemen.
Name two speech writing techniques that President Kennedy used with this speech.
Repetition of key phrases
Transitions to separate key ideas
Repetition of main ideas